The Wasps flanker hasn’t travelled to the squad’s training camp in Portugal

He said: “I’ve obviously got a bit of discomfort in the foot, but you are always going to have that.”

England said: “Haskell and Clifford were due to arrive in Vilamoura on Monday, but will instead stay in the UK to undergo further medical assessments after which a decision will be made on when they join-up with England.”